Apple Now Makes One in Four iPhones in India

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Apple increased iPhone production in India by 53% last year, now making a quarter of its flagship devices there.
Approximately 55 million iPhones were assembled in India in 2025, up from 36 million the previous year.
This shift aims to reduce dependence on China and mitigate risks from U.S.-China trade tensions.
India has overtaken China as the leading manufacturer of smartphones shipped to the U.S., according to Canalys.
Apple benefits from India's production-linked incentives under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies.
Despite narrowing cost gaps, manufacturing in India remains more expensive than in China or Vietnam.
Apple and Samsung are pushing for additional government support to maintain cost competitiveness.
Discussions are ongoing for new incentives as existing subsidies for smartphones expire on March 31.
Apple now assembles all iPhone 17 models in India, including Pro and Pro Max variants.
Manufacturing partners like Foxconn, Tata Electronics, and Pegatron also produce older iPhone models for domestic and export markets.

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